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E x t e n s i o n o f Survey D e a d l i n e
Proposed New NCCLS Standard
Because of a mailing delay, we are extending the deadline for returning the Survey of Microbiology Laboratory Computer Systems, which was mailed with Clinical Microbiology Newsletter, vol. 3, no. 15 (August 1, 1981). The new deadline is September 25. We urge readers to mail their completed surveys as soon as possible, however, to ensure inclusion in our tabulation of results.
MI0-P, Herpes Simplex Virus Laboratory Testing, is now available from the National Committee for Clinical Laboratory Standards (NCCLS). This publication provides the necessary information on the methods of specimen collection and processing, methods for virus isolation, direct examination, and other diagnostic tests for herpes simplex virus.
Copies of M10-P,are available for $9.00 each, plus $1.00 additional per copy for orders'outside the U.S. To keep costs at a minimum, NCCLS requests a check or money order in advance. Please address communications to the National Committee for Clinical Laboratory Standards, 771 E. Lancaster Avenue, Villanova, PA 19085.
Invitation to Contributors Case Reports: Reports documenting interesting case presentations are invited for the Clinical Microbiology Newsletter. Submitted case reports should be written concisely and should contain: 1) a brief clinical history summarizing the symptoms and course of the illness; 2) a description of how the organism(s) were cultured and differentiated from closely associated organisms; and 3) the results of susceptibility testing for the isolate(s). Pertinent references should be listed in alphabetical order according to the examples below: 1. Edwards, P. R., and W. H. Ewing. 1972. Identification of Enterobacteriaceae, 3rd. ed. Burgess Publishing Co., Minneapolis. 2. Hoeprich, P. D., M. A. Saubolle, and A. C. Houston. 1977. Susceptibility testing of fungi, pp. 101-106. In A Bondi, J.T. Bartola, and J. E. Prier (eds.), The clinical laboratory as an aid in chemotherapy of infectious disease. University Park Press, Baltimore. 3. Rubin, S. J., S. Brock, M. Chamberland, and R. W. Lyons. 1976. Combined serotyping and biotyping of Serratia marcescens. J. Clin. MicrobioI. 3:582-585.
Letters: Letters expressing the opinion(s) of the Newsletter's readership or helpful technical hints are encouraged. Each contributor is reminded to write concisely. The contributor should understand that the Newsletter may not be able to publish all submitted letters, but the Newsletter's editorial board will make every attempt to accommodate the opinions of the readership. Questions & Answers: Questions about microbiological techniques or about general problems in clinical microbiology are invited and will be answered by the editorial board or by other individuals in the field. Submission of Material: Four copies of material submitted for publication in the Newsletter should be sent IC,.~WITHITErA J. G. McRelvic Clinical Microbiology Newsletter G. K. Hall & Co. 70 Lincoln Street Boston, Massachusetts 02111
E x t e n s i o n o f Survey D e a d l i n e
Proposed New NCCLS Standard
Because of a mailing delay, we are extending the deadline for returning the Survey of Microbiology Laboratory Computer Systems, which was mailed with Clinical Microbiology Newsletter, vol. 3, no. 15 (August 1, 1981). The new deadline is September 25. We urge readers to mail their completed surveys as soon as possible, however, to ensure inclusion in our tabulation of results.
MI0-P, Herpes Simplex Virus Laboratory Testing, is now available from the National Committee for Clinical Laboratory Standards (NCCLS). This publication provides the necessary information on the methods of specimen collection and processing, methods for virus isolation, direct examination, and other diagnostic tests for herpes simplex virus.
Copies of M10-P,are available for $9.00 each, plus $1.00 additional per copy for orders'outside the U.S. To keep costs at a minimum, NCCLS requests a check or money order in advance. Please address communications to the National Committee for Clinical Laboratory Standards, 771 E. Lancaster Avenue, Villanova, PA 19085.
Invitation to Contributors Case Reports: Reports documenting interesting case presentations are invited for the Clinical Microbiology Newsletter. Submitted case reports should be written concisely and should contain: 1) a brief clinical history summarizing the symptoms and course of the illness; 2) a description of how the organism(s) were cultured and differentiated from closely associated organisms; and 3) the results of susceptibility testing for the isolate(s). Pertinent references should be listed in alphabetical order according to the examples below: 1. Edwards, P. R., and W. H. Ewing. 1972. Identification of Enterobacteriaceae, 3rd. ed. Burgess Publishing Co., Minneapolis. 2. Hoeprich, P. D., M. A. Saubolle, and A. C. Houston. 1977. Susceptibility testing of fungi, pp. 101-106. In A Bondi, J.T. Bartola, and J. E. Prier (eds.), The clinical laboratory as an aid in chemotherapy of infectious disease. University Park Press, Baltimore. 3. Rubin, S. J., S. Brock, M. Chamberland, and R. W. Lyons. 1976. Combined serotyping and biotyping of Serratia marcescens. J. Clin. MicrobioI. 3:582-585.
Letters: Letters expressing the opinion(s) of the Newsletter's readership or helpful technical hints are encouraged. Each contributor is reminded to write concisely. The contributor should understand that the Newsletter may not be able to publish all submitted letters, but the Newsletter's editorial board will make every attempt to accommodate the opinions of the readership. Questions & Answers: Questions about microbiological techniques or about general problems in clinical microbiology are invited and will be answered by the editorial board or by other individuals in the field. Submission of Material: Four copies of material submitted for publication in the Newsletter should be sent IC,.~WITHITErA J. G. McRelvic Clinical Microbiology Newsletter G. K. Hall & Co. 70 Lincoln Street Boston, Massachusetts 02111